China’s annual emissions exceeded those of all developed nations combined in 2019, the first time this has happened since national greenhouse gas emissions have been measured, according to a new …
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China population census delay may be due to coronavirus impact on migrant workers, demographer says
Although much attention is being paid to China’s falling fertility rate, one demographer says that is unlikely to be the biggest reason behind the delayed release of 2020 census data.
China’s annual emissions surpass those of all developed nations combined, report finds
China’s annual emissions exceeded those of all developed nations combined in 2019, the first time this has happened since national greenhouse gas emissions have been measured, according to a new …
China discounts possibility of harm from rocket about to plunge to Earth
China says the rocket section that is about to plunge to Earth will mostly burn up on reentry, posing little threat to people and property below.
China discounts possibility of harm from falling rocket
China says the upper stage of its Long March 5B carrier rocket that launched the core module of its space station will mostly burn up on re-entry, posing little threat to people and property on…
The World Turns to China for Vaccines After India, U.S. Stumble
U.S. looks to waive patents on shots but has donated few. Covid-ravaged India delays supplies, leaving China at the fore.
Coronavirus: quarantine extended to 21 days for Hongkongers visiting Shenzhen, following emergence of mutated strains
Hongkongers visiting Shenzhen will have to quarantine there for 21 days rather than 14 as previously imposed, in a move that follows the emergence locally of mutated coronavirus strains and dashes …
China says its rocket debris unlikely to cause any harm
Most debris from a Chinese rocket will be burned up on reentry and is highly unlikely to cause any harm, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Friday. Debris from the Long March 5B…
China edges closer to wealth link with Hong Kong
China has moved a step closer towards a scheme that could result in tens of billions of dollars in household savings flowing into Hong Kong, marking the latest effort to integrate the country’s …
China opens Everest’s north side to 38 virus-tested climbers
China has opened Mount Everest’s northern slope to a few dozen mountaineers who will be tested for the coronavirus and must keep their distance while ascending the world’s highest peak …
As China awaits WHO approval for its vaccines, one country is sending theirs back
When Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte live-streamed himself receiving a first dose of the Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine on Monday, it was supposed to encourage reluctant Filipinos to follow his …
Report: China emissions exceed all developed nations combined
China emits more greenhouse gas than the entire developed world combined, a new report has claimed. The research by Rhodium Group says. The US was the second-largest emitter at 11% while India was in …
China trade surges as global demand recovers from pandemic
Exporters have benefited from the relatively early reopening of China’s economy and demand for Chinese-produced masks and other medical supplies while some governments are re-imposing anti-virus curbs …
